Shelter

The seed that blossomed into SHELTER was planted years ago in the rich fields of the New York hardcore/punk scene of the mid-eighties. It was then that SHELTER vocalist Ray Cappo, and guitarist Porcell formed the legendary 80’s hardcore band Youth Of Today. After the disbanding of Youth Of Today in 1988 Cappo left on a one-way ticket to India to study eastern philosophy, Sanskrit, natural medicine, and Yoga. The philosophies that Cappo learned became the backbone of SHELTER which he formed with Porcell upon his return to the U.S. Krishnacore was thus invented and brought to the masses. After five albums (1 for Equal Vision,and two for Revelation and Roadrunner) the band’s newest material is by far their strongest to date merging the urgency of their earliest material with the melodic hooks and melodies featured on their last two efforts. ‘When 20 Summers Pass’ is a bright gem of musical originality and diversity. Think of it as a guided tour through life delivered with the raw power and energy of hardcore, and enhanced with the sweetness of a fresh, uplifting and optimistic perspective. Each track is laced together and drawn tight with a shiny thread of tuneful melodies and well-placed harmonies. SHELTER is getting back in the van and ready for the 15 hour drive…
SHELTER has extensively toured America, Europe, Japan, and Brazil. Their video for “Here We Go Again” hit #1 on the MTV Top 20 Countdown in Brazil in 1998 for 3 weeks in a row, catapulting the band to short term super status there. As vocalist Ray Cappo puts it “I think music is like my “dharma” or calling. Everybody has something they feel natural at doing…so music did and will always magnetically drag me back even though sometimes I move away from it”. Shelter sets themselves apart from other rock bands with their unique blend of spiritual and melodic, yet hard-edge music. The bands message is one of hope and inspiration. SHELTER champion vegetarianism, natural foods, and a positive drug-free lifestyle.